Hi. I went off bcp in January. I have not gotten af since, I have lots of af and/or pregnancy symptoms including back ache, larger bbs, and cramping, stretching, pulling feeling on lower abdomen. My question...is this common when going off bcp to have this symptoms? Has anyone else had this happen and was it from being pregnant or was it just bcp symptoms? Two days ago I had a bfn but might have been too early. Last time I went off bcp I resumed my normal cycle immediately. Thoughts or personal experiences greatly appreciated!

The transition off of hormonal contraceptives can cause all kinds of symptoms very similiar to PMS and pregnancy symptoms. Your body is working hard to figure itself out again, so hang in there!

My AF was off for the first few cycles after stopping b/c. Are you TTC or are you using other b/c?? I thought for sure that I was preggo too...then AF showed....2 weeks late.

Your body is just adjusting. It's normal.

angie

We are planning to ttc starting next cycle. I finally ended up getting af after 10 days of symptoms including bad cramping every single day. Ugh. I am glad it finally decided to come and now we can concentrate on this upcoming cycle. I know it might take a while for my body to straighten itself out, I just didn't expect so many problems after an easy transition last time. I guess I had been spoiled! Thanks for your replies. They made me feel much better!

Good luck TTC!!! I hope it happens quick for you!!

Angie

Thank you so much!

May it happen very, very soon for all of us who are ttc.